List of Recommendations

List of Recommendations

Recommendation 1

3.31 The committee recommends
that the federal government consider developing a statement of ethics
that would apply to all Australian participants in sports.

Recommendation 2

3.38 The committee recommends that tertiary institutions
offering sports science courses include topics on ethics, which should refer to
the duty of care of sports scientists to athletes and the importance of
protecting athlete health and welfare.

Recommendation 3

3.40 The committee recommends that sporting organisations
and/or clubs provide all athletes entering professional and/or high‑performance
sports programs with specific training on sports ethics, integrity issues and
their rights and responsibilities in relation to their long-term health and welfare.

Recommendation 4

4.11 The committee recommends that detailed consideration
by the Australian Government of introducing new regulations for sports
scientists in Australia be delayed until such time as the Australian Sports
Anti-Doping Authority and/or the Australian Crime Commission have finalised
their current investigations into the alleged use of drugs in Australian sport.